Potassium Carbonate
Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010
Date of issue:11/9/2015
Revision date:11/9/2015
Supersedes:11/17/2015
Version: 3.0
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1.
Product identifier
Product form
: Substance
Substance name
: Potassium Carbonate
EC no
: 209-529-3
CAS No
: 584-08-7
Product code
: 2649 & 2650
Formula
: K2CO3
1.2.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1.
Relevant identified uses
Use of the substance/mixture
1.2.2.
: Laboratory chemicals
Uses advised against
No additional information available
1.3.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier
JOST CHEMICAL EUROPE SPRL
rue du Bois Portal n° 30/1-3
B - 5300 Andenne - BELGIQUE
T +32 85-552655 - F +32 85-552654
[email protected]
1.4.
Manufacturer
Jost Chemical Co.
8150 Lackland Rd.
63114 Saint Louis, Missouri
T 314-428-4300 - F 314-428-4366
[email protected] - www.jostchemical.com
Emergency telephone number
Country
United Kingdom
Organisation/Company
National Poisons Information
Service (Birmingham Centre)
Address
Emergency number
0844 892 0111
Dudley Road
B18 7QH Birmingham
Comment
UK only, Monday to Friday,
08.00 to 18.00 hours
City Hospital
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1.
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]Mixture/Substance: SDS EU 2015: According to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
(REACH Annex II)
Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
H302
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A
H314
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
H315
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
H319
Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation H335
Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2.
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to displayExtra classification(s) to display
Hazard pictograms (CLP)
:
Signal word (CLP)
: Danger
Hazard statements (CLP)
: H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements (CLP)
: P260 - Do not breathe dust, mist
P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
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P280 - Wear protective gloves, eye protection, face protection
P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
P304+P340 - IF INHALED: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P330 - Rinse mouth
P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P405 - Store locked up
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Child-resistant fastening
: No
Tactile warning
: No
2.3.
Other hazards
PBT: not yet assessed
vPvB: not yet assessed
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1.
Substance
Substance type
: Mono-constituent
Name
: Potassium Carbonate
CAS No
: 584-08-7
EC no
: 209-529-3
Name
Product identifier
%
Potassium Carbonate
(CAS No) 584-08-7
(EC no) 209-529-3
100
Full text of H-statements: see section 16
3.2.
Mixture
Not applicable
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1.
Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general
: Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration. Respiratory
arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform resuscitation. Victim conscious
with laboured breathing: half-seated. Victim in shock: on his back with legs slightly raised.
Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia. Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no
warming up). Keep watching the victim. Give psychological aid. Keep the victim calm, avoid
physical strain. Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital.
First-aid measures after inhalation
: Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.
First-aid measures after skin contact
: Wash immediately with lots of water. Soap may be used. Consult a doctor/medical service.
Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists.
First-aid measures after eye contact
: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an
ophthalmologist if irritation persists.
First-aid measures after ingestion
: Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce
vomiting. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Consult a doctor/medical
service if you feel unwell. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital.
4.2.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation
: Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. Dry/sore throat.
Coughing.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact
: Tingling/irritation of the skin.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact
: Irritation of the eye tissue. Redness of the eye tissue.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion
: Vomiting. Nausea. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea.
Chronic symptoms
: Skin rash/inflammation. Possible inflammation of the respiratory tract.
4.3.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
: Adapt extinguishing media to the environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
: No unsuitable extinguishing media known.
5.2.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard
: DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Non combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Reactions involving a
fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard".
Explosion hazard
: DIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Fine dust is explosive with air. INDIRECT EXPLOSION
HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard". Dust cloud can be
ignited by a spark.
Hazardous decomposition products in case of
fire
: Toxic fumes may be released.
5.3.
Advice for firefighters
Precautionary measures fire
: Exposure to fire/heat: keep upwind. Exposure to fire/heat: have neighbourhood close doors and
windows.
Firefighting instructions
: Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety.
Protection during firefighting
: Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1.
For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
: Gloves. Face-shield. Protective clothing. Dust cloud production: compressed air/oxygen
apparatus. Dust cloud production: dust-tight suit. See "Material-Handling" to select protective
clothing.
Emergency procedures
: Mark the danger area. Prevent dust cloud formation, e.g. by wetting. No naked flames. Wash
contaminated clothes.
Measures in case of dust release
: In case of dust production: keep upwind. Dust production: have neighbourhood close doors and
windows. Dust production: stop engines and no smoking. In case of dust production: no naked
flames or sparks. Dust: spark-/explosionproof appliances/lighting equipment.
6.1.2.
For emergency responders
Protective equipment
6.2.
: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information
refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection".
Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment
: Contain released substance, pump into suitable containers. Consult "Material-handling" to
select material of containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Knock down/dilute dust cloud
with water spray. Powdered form: no compressed air for pumping over spills.
Methods for cleaning up
: Prevent dust cloud formation. Scoop solid spill into closing containers. Powdered: do not use
compressed air for pumping over spills. See "Material-handling" for suitable container
materials. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Wash clothing and equipment
after handling.
Other information
: Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
6.4.
Reference to other sections
For further information refer to section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1.
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
: Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean
contaminated clothing. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Powdered form: no
compressed air for pumping over. Avoid raising dust. Use earthed equipment. Keep away from
naked flames/heat. Finely divided: spark- and explosionproof appliances. Finely divided: keep
away from ignition sources/sparks. Observe normal hygiene standards. Keep container tightly
closed. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory
protection.
Hygiene measures
: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Always wash hands after handling the product.
7.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures
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: Comply with applicable regulations. Ensure that there is a suitable ventilation system. Take all
necessary measures to avoid accidental discharge of products into drains and waterways due
to the rupture of containers or transfer systems.
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Storage conditions
: Keep container tightly closed and dry. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store locked up.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Incompatible products
: Magnesium. Strong acids. alkali metals. Strong oxidizing agents.
Incompatible materials
: Alkaline earth metals. magnesium powder. Acids. Oxidizing materials.
Heat and ignition sources
: heat sources. ignition sources.
Prohibitions on mixed storage
: oxidizing agents. (strong) acids. halogens. water/moisture.
Storage area
: Store in a dry area. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep only in the original
container. Meet the legal requirements. Store only in a dilute solution.
Packaging materials
: SUITABLE MATERIAL: stainless steel. nickel. MATERIAL TO AVOID: aluminium. zinc. lead.
copper. bronze.
7.3.
Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1.
Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
: Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Extraction to remove dust at its source.
Personal protective equipment
: Dust production: dust mask with filter type P2. Gloves. Safety glasses.
Materials for protective clothing
: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Hand protection
: Impermeable protective gloves
Eye protection
: Face shield. In case of dust production: protective goggles
Skin and body protection
: Protective clothing. In case of dust production: head/neck protection. In case of dust
production: dustproof clothing
Respiratory protection
: Dust production: dust mask with filter type P2
Environmental exposure controls
: Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1.
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
: Solid
Appearance
: Crystalline solid. Crystalline powder. Granular powder. Grains.
Molecular mass
: 138.21 g/mol
Colour
: Colourless to white.
Odour
: Odourless.
Odour threshold
: No data available
pH
: 11.6 (10 %)
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
: No data available
Melting point
: 891 °C
Freezing point
: Not applicable
Boiling point
: No data available
Flash point
: Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature
: Not applicable
Decomposition temperature
: 891 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
: Non flammable
Vapour pressure
: No data available
Relative vapour density at 20 °C
: No data available
Relative density
: 2.2
Density
: 2248 kg/m³
Solubility
: Soluble in water.
Water: 111 g/100ml
Log Pow
: No data available
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Viscosity, kinematic
: Not applicable
Viscosity, dynamic
: No data available
Explosive properties
: No data available
Oxidising properties
: No data available
Explosive limits
: Not applicable
9.2.
Other information
VOC content
: Not applicable
Other properties
: Translucent. Hygroscopic. Substance has basic reaction.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1.
Reactivity
On exposure to temperature rise: pressure rise and possible bursting of container. Upon combustion: CO and CO2 are formed. Reacts violently with
(strong) oxidizers: (increased) risk of fire. Reacts exothermically with (some) acids: release of carbon dioxide.
10.2.
Chemical stability
Hygroscopic.
10.3.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4.
Conditions to avoid
None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.5.
Incompatible materials
Acids. Alkaline earth metals. magnesium powder. Oxidizing materials.
10.6.
Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Potassium Carbonate (584-08-7)
LD50 oral rat
: Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
1870 mg/kg (Rat; Equivalent or similar to OECD 401; Literature study; >2000 mg/kg
bodyweight; Rat; Experimental value)
Causes serious eye damage
: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation
: Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
: Not classified (Lack of data)
pH: 11.6 (10 %)
pH: 11.6 (10 %)
Germ cell mutagenicity
: Not classified (Lack of data)
Carcinogenicity
: Not classified (Lack of data)
Reproductive toxicity
: Not classified (Lack of data)
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
: May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated
exposure)
: Not classified (Lack of data)
Aspiration hazard
: Not classified (Not applicable)
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1.
Toxicity
Ecology - general
: Before neutralisation, the product may represent a danger to aquatic organisms.
Ecology - air
: Not classified as dangerous for the ozone layer (Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009). Not included
in the list of fluorinated greenhouse gases (Regulation (EC) No 842/2006). TA-Luft Klasse
5.2.1.
Ecology - water
: Ground water pollutant. Harmful to fishes. Slightly harmful to invertebrates (Daphnia) (EC50
(48h): 100 - 1000 mg/l). pH shift.
Potassium Carbonate (584-08-7)
LC50 fish 1
LC50 fish 2
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200 mg/l (LC50; 72 h; Pisces)
68 mg/l (LC50; FIFRA 72-1; 96 h; Oncorhynchus mykiss; Flow-through system; Fresh water;
Experimental value)
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EC50 Daphnia 1
200 mg/l (EC50; FIFRA 72-1; 48 h; Daphnia pulex; Static system; Fresh water; Experimental
value)
120 mg/l (NOEC; FIFRA 72-1; 48 h; Daphnia pulex; Static system; Fresh water; Experimental
value)
EC50 Daphnia 2
12.2.
Persistence and degradability
Potassium Carbonate (584-08-7)
Persistence and degradability
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
Biodegradability: not applicable. No (test)data on mobility of the substance available.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
Not applicable
ThOD
Not applicable
12.3.
Not applicable
Bioaccumulative potential
Potassium Carbonate (584-08-7)
Bioaccumulative potential
12.4.
Bioaccumulation: not applicable.
Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Component
Potassium Carbonate (584-08-7)
12.6.
PBT: not yet assessed
vPvB: not yet assessed
Other adverse effects
No additional information available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1.
Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal recommendations
: Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations. Hazardous waste shall not
be mixed together with other waste. Different types of hazardous waste shall not be mixed
together if this may entail a risk of pollution or create problems for the further management of
the waste. Hazardous waste shall be managed responsibly. All entities that store, transport or
handle hazardous waste shall take the necessary measures to prevent risks of pollution or
damage to people or animals. Should not be landfilled with household waste. Recycle/reuse.
Do not discharge into the sewer. Do not discharge into surface water.
Additional information
: LWCA (the Netherlands): KGA category 05. Hazardous waste according to Directive
2008/98/EC.
European List of Waste (LoW) code
: 06 02 05* - other bases
SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1.
UN number
Not regulated for transport
14.2.
UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name (RID)
: Not regulated for transport
14.3.
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) (ADR)
: Not applicable
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) (IMDG)
: Not applicable
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) (IATA)
: Not applicable
ADN
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Transport hazard class(es) (ADN)
: Not applicable
RID
Transport hazard class(es) (RID)
14.4.
: Not applicable
Packing group
Packing group (ADR)
: Not applicable
Packing group (IMDG)
: Not applicable
Packing group (IATA)
: Not applicable
Packing group (ADN)
: Not applicable
Packing group (RID)
: Not applicable
14.5.
Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment
: No
Marine pollutant
: No
Other information
: No supplementary information available
14.6.
Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Transport regulations (ADR)
: Not subject
- Transport by sea
Transport regulations (IMDG)
: Not subject
- Air transport
Transport regulations (IATA)
: Not subject
- Inland waterway transport
Transport regulations (ADN)
: Not subject
- Rail transport
Transport regulations (RID)
14.7.
: Not subject
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1.
EU-Regulations
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
Potassium Carbonate is not on the REACH Candidate List
Contains no substance on the REACH candidate list
Potassium Carbonate is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances
VOC content
15.1.2.
: Not applicable
National regulations
Listed on the AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
Listed on IECSC (Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China)
Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)
Listed on the Japanese ENCS (Existing & New Chemical Substances) inventory
Listed on the Korean ECL (Existing Chemicals List)
Listed on INSQ (Mexican national Inventory of Chemical Substances)
Listed on NZIoC (New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals)
Listed on PICCS (Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
15.2.
Chemical safety assessment
No chemical safety assessment has been carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
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Indication of changes:
This sheet was updated (refer to the date at the top of this page).
Full text of H- and EUH-statements:
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral)
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Corr. 1A
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
H302
H314
H315
H319
H335
Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
SDS EU (REACH Annex II)
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be
construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product
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